Pat Goodberry-Dyck – Custom Learning Solutions
James Robbins turns stages into summits. Named one of America’s top leadership speakers by INC Magazine, James blends adventure with practical leadership lessons to help people grow.
With 3,000+ presentations delivered, his stories inspire, his strategies stick—and his message moves teams to climb higher.
Mark Stabier - Regional VP
Inspire your team with keynotes that move people—and performance. James combines powerful stories with practical insights to spark action, shift mindsets, and elevate leadership at every level.
Leadership isn’t just a role—it’s a way of being. The Call to Lead is a powerful and inspiring keynote that goes beyond tips and tools to explore the inner game of leadership.
James challenges audiences to rethink what it truly means to lead, showing that your presence, energy, mindset, and self-concept matter just as much as your skills. This presentation awakens the leader within and calls people to rise—not just to manage, but to inspire, influence, and transform the lives around them.
We were all made for more—but too often, life pulls us into survival mode, far from the heights we’re capable of reaching.
The Call to Climb is an inspiring keynote about rising above mediocrity and reconnecting with your highest potential. Through powerful storytelling and practical insight, James invites audiences to examine their patterns, confront fear, and take bold steps toward the best version of themselves. This presentation is a rallying cry to stop living small and step into the climb you were destined for.
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Go beyond inspiration and into transformation. James’ hands-on workshops equip your leaders with actionable tools and real-time coaching to drive lasting change in leadership, culture, and performance.
Help your managers lead with impact—even on their busiest days.
This practical, fast-paced session gives leaders a simple weekly rhythm to boost morale, sharpen focus, and drive real engagement. Based on James Robbins’ bestselling book, the workshop delivers a powerful framework your managers can apply in just nine minutes a week—no fluff, just tools that work.
James needs the following: A wireless lavalier microphone or headset, a projector for his computer, and a sound connection for his laptop. In workshop settings he also needs a flip chart and markers.
James’ fee depends on a couple of things such as which program he is delivering, and the location of the meeting. But it falls between $15,000 – $25,000 depending on a few factors. It’s best to speak with him directly so he can accurately give you a price for your specific event.
Yes, James does this when his schedule allows.
James Robbins is an award-winning keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and bestselling author who helps individuals and organizations reach new heights. Named one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers by Inc. Magazine, James blends compelling storytelling with practical psychology to deliver keynotes that don’t just inform—they transform.
Over the past two decades, James has equipped more than 50,000 leaders across industries—from Fortune 500s to frontline teams—with the tools to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact. His relatable, down-to-earth style resonates deeply with audiences, making complex ideas stick and sparking real behavioral change.
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